Howard Landesman obtained his DDS degree from USC in 1962. In 1973, as an American Fund for Dental Education Fellow, he earned an MEd and his specialty in Prosthodontics. He was the Rex Ingraham Professor of Dentistry. A distinguished leader in Prosthodontics and Dean of the School from 1991-1999, he held the G.

Donald and Marian James Montgomery Professorship of Dentistry. He was a school-saving visionary when the very existence of the school was uncertain. He emphasized research, obtained major donations, introduced new curricular technology, and made students his number priority.

In 1999, he was appointed Dean of the University of Colorado (CU) School of Dental Medicine and was the driving force in building a new school. In 2004, he became VP for Development of the Health Sciences Campus for the CU Foundation. The 64th General Assembly of Colorado passed House Joint Resolution 04-10661 recognizing his efforts to improve the health of the citizens of Colorado.

In a 13-year period at USC and CU, he raised $70 million to support research, education, and service. He received millions in contracts & grants, published, and lectured to 200 organizations internationally. His honors include Distinguished Service & Lifetime Achievement awards from the major Prosthodontics Organizations.

He is a member of Phi Kappa Phi and OKU, a Diplomate and Past-President of the American Board of Prosthodontics, Past-President of the Academy of Prosthodontics, the Pacific Coast Society for Prosthodontics, the Council of Dental Deans of the American Dental Education Association, and the USC Dental Alumni Association.

In Ostrow’s 129-year history, Landesman is the only dental alum to serve as Dean of his alma mater, another dental school, and VP of a University Foundation.

Joe Saltzman, a tenured professor of journalism and communication at USC Annenberg, celebrates his 59^th year of consecutive teaching at USC this year. A prolific journalist for more than 65 years, he created the broadcasting sequence for the USC School of Journalism in 1974.

Before coming to USC, Professor Saltzman was a senior writer-producer for CBS Television. His documentaries have won over 50 awards, including the coveted duPont-Columbia University award, five Emmys and four Golden Mikes. His landmark social-issue programs were the first of their kind to be seen on television: Black on Black, a 90-minute 1967 program with no written narration on what it is like to be Black in urban America, Rape, a 30-minute 1972 program that changed the law in California, and Why Me?, a one-hour 1974 program on breast cancer that resulted in thousands of lives being saved.

Professor Saltzman is the Director of the Image of the Journalist in Popular Culture (IJPC), a project of the Norman Lear Center. A world-renowned scholar and a former Associate Dean of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, he is the author of Frank Capra and The Image of the Journalist in American Film and co-author of Heroes and Scoundrels: The Image of the Journalist in Popular Culture. Among his many teaching honors are the Scripps-Howard National Journalism Award and Mass Communications Professor of the Year Award as well as the USC Associates Teaching Excellence Award.

Patricia (“Trish”) Foley Vick is a dedicated third generation Trojan.  She became more involved with USC when she was selected to serve on the USC Half Century Board of Directors after being on the 1967 50^th Reunion Committee.  Vick has served on the Board from 2017 to the present and was president in 2024-2025. She felt this was a way to give back to USC for her four-year scholarship, which made her college education possible.  Vick is a life member of Town and Gown of USC and was a member of the USC Alumni Board of Governors in 2024-2025

Vick was an attorney for over 36 years and retired as a partner in Shardlow & Vick, a small boutique law firm, which specialized in employee benefits law.

Vick was a member of the AbilityFirst Board of Directors for 45 years, served as its Board Chair and assisted in the implementation of programs for individuals with developmental and physical disabilities and their families. Its programs, especially camp, enriched the life of Vick’s late son, George Vick, Jr. who was born with spina bifida.

Vick was a member of Zonta Club of Pasadena for 25 years, served as its President and was a recipient of a Woman of Achievement Award. She was elected and served on the Board of Zonta International District 9. Vick currently serves on the Boards of Wells Bring Hope, which drills wells and brings safe water to over 800,000 people in Niger and Mali, Heritage Clinic which provides comprehensive mental health support and treatment and the Fine Arts Club of Pasadena. 

Vick has one son and three grandchildren.

Sally (Jobgen) Edwards is a former elementary school teacher who, for more than 6 decades, has been tireless in her support for the University of Southern California. Sally has been awarded both the University’s Service award and the USC Alumni Association President’s Award for outstanding volunteer service. 

2003-2004 Sally was chairwoman of the Alumnae Coordinating Council (ACC), an umbrella organization consisting of the leadership of 19 USC alumnae groups. Prior to becoming chair of the ACC, Sally served on the Board from 1994-1996 and 1998-2000. 

Sally has been a member of the Board of Directors of Town and Gown of USC since 1985. She served as president of Town and Gown of USC from 1998-2000,  and chaired numerous committees, including the group’s Centennial Celebration in 2004. Sally was honored as a “Woman of Vision” in 2022 for her valuable leadership in helping to create “The Agreement” between Town and Gown of USC and the University of Southern California. 

In addition, Sally has been active in the Trojan League of Los Angeles since 1988, lending her support and expertise to numerous committees, and serving as president from 1994-1996. She has also been a member of the USC Keck Hospital Guild for 12 years, serving on its board of  directors from 1995-1999.  

Sally was a member of the USC Alumni Association Board of Governors from 2001-2004 and  then again from 2007-2015. She chaired the 75^th Annual USC Alumni Awards Gala. The Trojan Guild of Los Angeles invited her to become an honorary Advisor for their organization. 

2015-2016 Sally served as President of the Association of Trojan Leagues (ATL) consisting of the seven Trojan Leagues. Their mission was to advance the goals of the University of Southern  California and the Alumni Association by supporting the Leagues and serving as an ambassador for the University and the collective voice for all the Leagues. 

After co-chairing her 50^th college class reunion, Sally joined the Half Century Trojans Board of Directors. She chaired numerous committees. While actively serving as President of Half Century Trojans in 2022, Sally developed the Half Century Trojans Global Outreach. Her desire was to reach out to USC International alumni, as well as, Half Century Trojans former scholarship recipients in hopes they will stay connected with the University.  

Despite her numerous USC volunteer commitments, Sally finds time to devote to community service work, as well. She was a supporter of The Juniors of the Social Service organization from 1982-1999, during which she served on the Board of Directors for 13 years and as President for a year. She served on the Board of Directors of the Social Service Auxiliary from  2000-2025 and served as President from 2005-2007. She has been very active in the Bel Air Garden Club since the year 2000, having served as President. 

Sally has been married to Dr. Thomas W. Edwards ’65, DDS ’69 for 58 years. They are Life Members of the USC Associates at the Provost Level. They are the parents of two sons, Damon ’98 and Morgan (a Trojan at heart). Their two grandchildren Eloise, 11 years old and Harrison, 6 years old, will hopefully be future Trojans.